YouTube Space in Playa Vista

The new You Tube Space in Playa Del Rey is a state-of-the-art production facility for creators.   (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

The new You Tube facilities include a firefighter’s pole, at left, to reach the ground floor quickly.  (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

Liam Collins of You Tube in the Production Control room at the new facilities.  (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

Lighting is tested in the Recording Studio at the new facilities.   (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

A green-screen room at the facilities.  (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

Production crew members watch the filming of “Learning Town” at the new facilities.   (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

Puppeteers and actors film “Learning Town” at the new facilities.  (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)